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The Cambrian explosion was one of the most spectacular events in the history of life. In a short window of geological time an abundance of new animals-and new animal body designs-arose fully formed without evidence of any evolutionary ancestors.
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THE FALL FEASTS: YOM KIPPUR - (Print)
"Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of
atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your
souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD. And ye shall do no
work in that same day: for it is a day of atonement, to make an atonement for
you before the LORD your God."
- Leviticus 23:27-28
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is perhaps the most important
holiday of the Jewish year. Yom Kippur is observed on the 10th of Tishri. This
year Yom Kippur will begin at sunset on October 8th and end at nightfall on
October 9th. Yom Kippur is considered the holiest and most solemn day of the
year. It is a day of repentance and reconciliation. Yom Kippur is a Sabbath
day. Therefore most Jews refrain from working and will attend synagogue
services. It is also traditionally a day of fasting.
It was on this day - the only day - that the High Priest was able to enter the
Holy of Holies, and then only after elaborate ceremonial washings, offerings,
and associated rituals. This was also the day that two goats were selected, one
for an offering and one as the "scapegoat." As many aspects of the
feasts were prophetic, the scapegoat is also Messianic. The ceremonial acts
that were to be carried out by the High Priest on Yom Kippur are described in
Leviticus 16 (see also Exodus 30:10; Leviticus 23:27-31, 25:9; Numbers
29:7-11). Since the loss of the Temple in 70 A.D., the God-centered observances
of the Torah have tragically been replaced with a man-centered, good works
system of appeasement through prayer, charity, and penitence.
Yom Kippur traditionally ends with one long note of the Shofar, a musical
instrument usually made from a ram's horn. The significance of the ram's horn
is traditionally rooted in Genesis 22. Here God commands Abraham "Take
now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land
of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains
which I will tell thee of." Abraham is called upon by God to
sacrifice his only son, Isaac, as a test of his faith. After God halts the
sacrifice at the last minute, Abraham spies a ram trapped by his horns in a
nearby thicket and offers the animal instead as a sacrifice.
It is interesting to note that this is the first instance in which the word
"love" appears in Scripture. God commands Abraham to sacrifice
"thine only son Issac, whom thou lovest." In this passage Issac
is identified as Abraham's only son, but what about Ishmael? If you
examine this passage of scripture in detail it becomes clear that Abraham was
acting out prophecy. This strange event was a foreshadowing of Christ's death
on the cross as a substitutionary offering for our sins. In fact, it may have
even taken place at the very same spot where the "only begotten
Son" of God was later crucified.
Woven throughout the Old Testament feasts is the foreshadowing of God’s
plan for the redemption of mankind. Those of us who have placed our trust in
Jesus Christ are able to enter behind the veil and stand in the Holy of Holies.
We have forgiveness because of the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the
cross. Please take a moment during this most holy of days to reflect on all of
these things and to repent of any unconfessed sin in your life.
[Editor's Note: This is the second installment of a three part series on
the fall feasts of Israel. Next week’s article will cover Succoth,
otherwise known as the Feast of Tabernacles.]
• The Feasts of Israel - DVD - Special Offer!
• The Fall Feasts: Rosh Hashanah - Part 1 of 3
• Yom Kippur: Beyond Words - Jerusalem Post
PAKISTAN FACING BANKRUPTCY, SECURITY MELTDOWN - (Print)
In recent weeks the United States has intensified its military operations along
the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It seems the US is taking
advantage of the window of opportunity created by Pervez Musharraf's
resignation to target al-Qaeda and Taliban strongholds in Pakistan.
Cross-border skirmishes between US troops and Islamic militants have been
grabbing headlines, further complicating an already tense situation.
Pakistan's newly elected President Asif Ali Zardari has only been in office for
a few weeks and already he is a target - both for political opponents and
terrorist groups. He is the widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto,
who was assassinated by al-Qaeda in December of 2007. Zardari has inherited a
nation in the midst of an economic and security crisis, and there has been
speculation that he may not be able to hold the government together.
Pakistan is on the brink of bankruptcy. Pakistan's cash reserves have dropped
to dangerously low levels. The rupee has lost more than 20 percent of its value
since the beginning of the year and the rate of inflation is now 25 percent. The
cost of food has risen dramatically and Pakistan is having trouble getting loans
to pay for imports and to keep its economy afloat.
Meanwhile the security situation in Pakistan is rapidly deteriorating. On
Monday at least 20 people were killed and about 40 others were injured in a
suicide bombing targeting a government official. The attack comes two weeks
after a deadly bombing at the Marriott Hotel in the capital city of Islamabad,
in which 50 people were killed and another 250 were injured.
Terrorists Planning Attack
Experts say that al-Qaeda may be attempting to exploit the political chaos in
Pakistan in order to acquire nuclear materials. There have also been reports
that al-Qaeda may be planning another attack on US targets leading up to the
elections.
CIA Director Michael Hayden recently stated that: "There is no greater
national security threat facing the United States than al-Qaeda and its
associates." Hayden also said that although Iran and North Korea both have
the capability to produce nuclear weapons, al-Qaeda is the CIA's top nuclear
concern because it is most likely to use them.
It is believed that al-Qaeda may be stepping up its efforts to develop
materials for a "dirty bomb" - in which conventional explosives are
fitted with radioactive material. The detonation of such a device in a city
like London or New York would cause widespread panic and chaos, even though the
area of contamination would be relatively small. According to the UK's Daily
Telegraph, at least one plot has been uncovered involving Pakistani-based
terrorists planning to use nuclear material against a major European target.
However the details of their plans remain classified.
To learn more about this subject, click on the links below.
• Rise of Islam - Strategic Trends
• Poll: US Military Seen as Threat to Pakistan - Reuters
• 20 in Pakistan Die in Bombing - Washington Post
• Afghans Refugees Flee Pakistan War Zone - AP
• Pakistan Facing Bankruptcy - Telegraph
• The Sword of Allah - 66/40 Radio Broadcast - Listen Free!
IN GOD WE STILL TRUST - (Print)
• New Visitor Center Omits America's Religious Past - One News Now
• More 'God' References Banned At U.S. Capitol - WorldNetDaily (2007)
• Beyond The Bars: Frisco Residents Share Faith With Inmates - The Frisco Enterprise
• Daughters of Destiny Helps Female Inmates - The Gazette
• Publisher Puts 'NIV' Bible in Americans' Handwriting - USA Today
• The Founding Fathers on Jesus, Christianity and the Bible - WallBuilders
• Supreme Court Rejects Jury Bible Case - AP
Russia Uses Harvest as a Foreign Policy Tool - October 07, 2008
Russia's bumper wheat harvest has allowed it to open a new front in the
re-emerging Cold War as it uses food to expand its influence in the Middle East
and Africa. The largest wheat harvest in 15 years is expected to yield 51
million tons, of which a record-breaking 15 million are earmarked for export.
Only the US and Canada are expected to export more. The boom comes as the
Kremlin’s influence in the Middle East grows, with trade volumes at record
levels and increasing collaboration in the energy sector. Telegraph
Abortion and Infertility on the Rise in Russia - October 07, 2008
Alarmingly high abortion rates in Russia are leaving an increasing number of
women infertile. The St. Petersburg Times reported that 64 percent of all
pregnancies in Russia end in abortion, as a result 200,000 to 250,000 women
each year are stripped of their biological ability to procreate because of
permanent effects from the procedure. In Russia abortions are offered free of
charge at all state clinics. Lifesite
Foreign Economists Urge 'Global Plan' - October 07, 2008
Leaders and economists from Western Europe to East Asia Tuesday urged the United
States to go beyond reviving a failed domestic bailout and start working on a
new global financial system. Some say the next U.S. president should
immediately call for a second "Bretton Woods" conference to devise a new
doctrine of international finance. Washington Times
Fireproof Still a Box Office Hit - October 07, 2008
In its second week at the box office, "Fireproof" topped $12 million in total
receipts. Fireproof averaged $4,776 in 852 theaters, placing it at No. 5 in
average revenue per theater. The movie pulled in just over $4 million overall,
claiming the No. 8 spot in total weekend revenue. On October 10, Fireproof's
distributor will add another 200 theaters to the movie's initial 850-theater
run. Also enjoying popularity is a book called "The Love Dare," which started
as a plot device for the film but has reached No. 8 on Amazon's best-seller
list. BP
Israel Accuses North Korea of Mideast Proliferation - October 07, 2008
Israel accused North Korea on Saturday of covertly supplying at least half a
dozen Mideast countries with nuclear technology or conventional arms. North
Korea began to dismantle its nuclear facilities earlier this year but abruptly
stopped in mid-August, citing Washington's refusal to remove it from a list of
state sponsors of terrorism. AP
O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have
sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them. But thou, O Lord, art
a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy
and truth.
Psalms 86:14-15 KJV
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